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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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