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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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