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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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