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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor 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 blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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