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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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