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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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