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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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