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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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