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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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