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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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