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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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