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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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