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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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