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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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