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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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