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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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