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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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