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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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