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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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