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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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