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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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