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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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