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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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