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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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