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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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