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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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