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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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