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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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