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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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