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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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