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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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