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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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