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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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