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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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