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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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