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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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