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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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