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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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