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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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