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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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