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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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