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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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