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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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