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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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