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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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