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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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