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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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