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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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