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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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