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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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