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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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