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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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