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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates 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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