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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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