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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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