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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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