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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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