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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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