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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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