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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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