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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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