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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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