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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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