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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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