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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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