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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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