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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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