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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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