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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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