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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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