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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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