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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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