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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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