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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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