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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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