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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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