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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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