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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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