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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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