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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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