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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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