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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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