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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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