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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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