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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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