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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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