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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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