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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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