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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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