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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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