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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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