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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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