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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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