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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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