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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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