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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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