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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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