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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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