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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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