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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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