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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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