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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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