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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about 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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