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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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