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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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