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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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