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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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