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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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