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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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