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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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