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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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