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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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