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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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