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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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