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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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