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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key 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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