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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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