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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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