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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs 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 online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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