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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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