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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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