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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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