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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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