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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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