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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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