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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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