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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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