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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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