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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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