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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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