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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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