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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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