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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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