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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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