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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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