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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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