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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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