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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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