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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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