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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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