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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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