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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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