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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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