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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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