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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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