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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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