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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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