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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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