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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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