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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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