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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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