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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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