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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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