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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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