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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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