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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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