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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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