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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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