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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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