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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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