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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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