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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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