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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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