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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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