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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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