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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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