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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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