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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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