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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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