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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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