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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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