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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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