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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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