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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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