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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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