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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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