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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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