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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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