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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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