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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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