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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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