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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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