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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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