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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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