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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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