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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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