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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education