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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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