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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors 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 classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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