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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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