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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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