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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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