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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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