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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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