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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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