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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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