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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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