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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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