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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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