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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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