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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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