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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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