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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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