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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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