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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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