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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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