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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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