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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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