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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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