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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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