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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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