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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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