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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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