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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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