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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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