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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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