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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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