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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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