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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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