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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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