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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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