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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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