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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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