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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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