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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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