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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the 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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