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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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