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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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