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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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