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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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