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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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