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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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