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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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