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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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