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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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