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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)