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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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