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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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