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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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