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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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