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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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