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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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