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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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