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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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