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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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