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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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