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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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