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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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