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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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