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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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