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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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