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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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