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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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