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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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