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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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