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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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