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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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