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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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