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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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