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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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