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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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