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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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