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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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