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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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