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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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