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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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