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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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