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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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