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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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