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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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