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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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