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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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