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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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