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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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