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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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