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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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