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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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