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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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