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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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