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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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