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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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