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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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