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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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