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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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