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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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