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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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