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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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