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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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