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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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