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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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