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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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