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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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