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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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