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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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