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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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