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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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