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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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