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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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