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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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