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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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