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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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