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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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