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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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