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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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