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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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