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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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