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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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