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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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