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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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