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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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