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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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