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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major 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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