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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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