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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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