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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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