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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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