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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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