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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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