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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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