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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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