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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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