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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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