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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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