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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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