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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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