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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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