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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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