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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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