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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor 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 online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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