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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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