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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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