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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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