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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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