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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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