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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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