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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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