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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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