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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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