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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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