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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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