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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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