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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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