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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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