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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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