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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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