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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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