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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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