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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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