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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education