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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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