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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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