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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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