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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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