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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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