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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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