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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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