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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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