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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers 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? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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