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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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