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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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