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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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