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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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