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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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