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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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