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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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