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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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