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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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