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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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