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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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