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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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