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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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