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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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