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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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