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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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