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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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