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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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