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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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