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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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