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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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