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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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