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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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