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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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