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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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