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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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