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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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