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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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