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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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