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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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