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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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