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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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