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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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