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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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