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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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