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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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