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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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