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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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