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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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