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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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