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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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