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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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