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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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