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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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