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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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