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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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