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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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