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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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