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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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