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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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