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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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