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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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