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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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