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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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