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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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