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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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