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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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