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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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