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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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