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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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