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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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