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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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