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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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