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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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