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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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