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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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