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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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