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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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