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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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