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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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