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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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