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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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