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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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