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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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