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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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