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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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