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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important 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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