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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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