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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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