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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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