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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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