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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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