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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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