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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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