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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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