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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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