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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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