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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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