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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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