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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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