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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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