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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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