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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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