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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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