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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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