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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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