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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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