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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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