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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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