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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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