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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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