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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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