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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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