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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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