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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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