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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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