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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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