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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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