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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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