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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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