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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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