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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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