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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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