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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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