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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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