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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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