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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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