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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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