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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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