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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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