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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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