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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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