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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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