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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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