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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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