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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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