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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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