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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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