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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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