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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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