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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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