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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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