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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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