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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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