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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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