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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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