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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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