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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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