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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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