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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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