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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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