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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with 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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