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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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