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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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