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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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