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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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