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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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