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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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