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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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