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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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