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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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