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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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