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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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