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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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